Saturday the 14th, a trope-filled Cthulhu game

Saturday the 14th, a trope-filled Cthulhu game

You are the local crime scene investigators called out today Saturday the 14th, to investigate the horrible murders that happened *last night*.

TYPE

One-Shot

LANGUAGE

English

EXPERIENCE

Open to all

AGE

18+
1 NEEDED TO START
$19.80

/ Session

Details

Once / Saturday - 7:00 PM UTC

Mar 14

Session Duration / 3–5 hours

2 / 5 Seats Filled

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This game will begin once 3 players have joined

Meet your party members

2/5

About the adventure

In 1980 10 teenage camp counselors descend on Camp Shady Pines in Maine, eager for a carefree summer out in the woods, looking after rich people's kids. Little did they know that a dreadful maniacal killer awaited them! After the counselors are found brutally murdered on Saturday morning, June 14th, 1980, your crime scene investigation team arrives to clean up the mess and track down the killer. ——————— This scenario is inspired by slasher films and is intended for players and a Keeper who enjoy leaning into and exploiting those tropes. The tone of this scenario is dark comedy-horror, and it’ll be more fun to play it as a slasher flick instead of a traditional game where you might be hesitant to go into the dark basement alone after the power has gone out. There’s fun in slashers in addition to their darkness, and that dual nature is explored here.

Game style

Puzzle / Mystery Focused

Theater of the Mind

Meet the Game Master

5.0

(47)

Streamer
LGBTQ+
Queer
Teacher/Educator

4 years on StartPlaying

157 games hosted

Highly rated for: Inclusive, Creativity, Storytelling

Average response time: Under 1 hour

Response rate: 100%

About me

Did a player just make a hilarious joke, or did I unleash an unspeakable horror on the party? Could be either. That’s part of the fun. I’ve been playing roleplaying games for over 25 years and running them for 15. I started with Dungeons & Dragons, but quickly fell in love with story-driven games like Call of Cthulhu, City of Mist, and many more. My specialty is introducing new players to roleplaying and helping veterans discover new systems they’ll love. Over the years, I’ve run long campaigns single session games, streamed games online in the UK and US, facilitated LARPs, and hosted sessions at conventions for renowned publishers like Chaosium and Hunters Entertainment from coast to coast of the US and Canada. I’ve also been a part of developing new digital tools to enhance the gaming experience — including RPG Stories, a virtual tabletop platform, and RPG Archivist, a tool that tracks your story and answers questions about your game while you play. Add in over a dozen playtests for new, pre-release roleplaying games and systems, and you’ll find I’m no stranger to picking up new players quickly and giving them a great time while they feel right at home. ⸻ 🎲 What I Offer ✅ A professional, experienced storyteller. ✅ Beginner-friendly games with clear explanations and a welcoming atmosphere. ✅ A safe, inclusive table. ✅ A chance to build a regular game night you’ll look forward to every week. ✅ Stories that range from epic fantasy to eerie mysteries, gritty noir, and cinematic horror. ⸻ ⭐ "This was hands down the best game session I've ever been in. I've been privileged to play with big names and many creators running their own games and adventures. I would play in a game run by MoraganJ over any of them" ⭐ “One of my favorite experiences at Gen Con 2024.” ⭐ "He took a group of new players to the game and led us through a captivating, suspenseful experience that introduced us to the game and told and amazing story." ⭐ "It felt totally organic in a way that I can say, without hyperbole, I’ve never experienced before in a one-shot like this." ✨ Let’s Roll Some Dice Whether it’s your first time playing or your fiftieth, I’d love to run a game for you. Let’s dive into new worlds, tell some amazing stories, and make sure every session is something you can’t wait to come back to.

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Character creation

Creating your character

There are pregenerated characters to play: the detective two months away from retirement, the new hire eager to please, the medical examiner more interested in science than people, etc.

What to expect

Preparing for the session

Please have a working mic, preferably also a headset to avoid audio issues like feedback. You’ll also need a free account on Discord. Cameras are requested but not required.

What GM MorganJ brings to the table

I’ve got a fantastic scenario ready to go and years of experience running horror games at conventions for various publishers.

Homebrew rules

Perhaps spending luck costs two points per point you want to change the roll, but other than that none.

Equipment needed to play

Internet

Microphone

Safety

How GM MorganJ creates a safe table

Players can expect a trope-heavy slasher flick feel to the game and are encouraged to play out all the tropes!

Content warnings

Safety tools used

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